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Re: Guys Using Solar Energy Instead Of Nepa Or Gen. by dacool1(m): 1:11pm On Feb 18 |
oloyemeji: Just dispose those old batteries, you have damaged them. Buy 4 new batteries and upgrade your solar panels Finally and most importantly, carry out an energy audit and replace all old appliances in your home with more efficient ones. Never draw more than 200watts per tubular battery after sundown. 1 Like |
Re: Guys Using Solar Energy Instead Of Nepa Or Gen. by nikaShow(m): 1:12pm On Feb 18 |
I used the Mtn Lumos inverter for 5 years. Powers all the bulbs in my house , charges my phones and laptops , charges a rechargeable standing fan. Paid it off and still using it 4 years later. Total of 9 years it has served me now. Never touched it, no fault at all. One of my best investments. I now have added a Bona solar freezer and its complete setup. Solar freezer works with only one battery but 3 solar panels. I bought an inverter to switch from the freezer to light when everything in the freezer is ice block but the inverter almost always broke down so I just removed it completely. Leaving the freezer on the one battery alone , 2 years running now and everything for my freezer na ice block. I am still on grid, but I only use Nepa for Washing Machine, Blender and Microwave. I outsource my ironing to dry cleaner. I have never owned a Generator. 5 Likes
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Re: Guys Using Solar Energy Instead Of Nepa Or Gen. by Scholarforlife: 1:13pm On Feb 18 |
Gadafii:This is why I am not an advocate of subsidy removal, it's the only benefit the average Nigerian gets from our successive inept political rulers. Any subsidy removal gives them more money to steal. If they can't subsidise fuel what about food, transportation and university education? 5 Likes |
Re: Guys Using Solar Energy Instead Of Nepa Or Gen. by oloyemeji: 1:14pm On Feb 18 |
dacool1:The installer did not tell me that the batteries is damaged, could it be that he not been honest? |
Re: Guys Using Solar Energy Instead Of Nepa Or Gen. by Ayo25: 1:14pm On Feb 18 |
Would you rather prefer anarchy for just one day then? Government might not be doing enough, but certainly there are still benefits you are getting. Gadafii: 1 Like |
Re: Guys Using Solar Energy Instead Of Nepa Or Gen. by Jetland(m): 1:15pm On Feb 18 |
matify83:You're living in which part of the North Central, please? I'm in Kogi State |
Re: Guys Using Solar Energy Instead Of Nepa Or Gen. by Igodan76: 1:15pm On Feb 18 |
*RENEWABLE ENERGY* QUOTATION FOR THE SALE, SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF 5,000VA (5KVA)/48VDC PURE-SINE-WAVE (DIGITAL) INVERTER, AND SOLAR POWER SYSTEM: *Dear Sir,* The following is our quotation for the sale, supply and installation of 5,000VA (5KVA)/48VDC Pure-Sine-Wave (Digital) Electricity Inverter, And Solar Power System, for your kind consideration: QUOTATION: (1) 5,000VA (5KVA)/48VDC Pure-Sine-Wave (Digital) Electricity Inverter = N650,000 (2) 220AH/12VDC Tall Tubular (maintainable) Batteries: N265,000 x 4 = N1,060,000 (3) Battery-racks (Housing for the 4 Tubular Batteries) = N40,000 (4) 48VDC Battery-Equaliser = N75,000 (5) 400 Watts (Grade A) Solar Panels - Mono-Crystalline: N145,000 x 9 = N1,305,000 (6) High End (High Tech) Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) Solar Charge Controller = N325,000 (7) Solar Profiles, with bolts and nuts and sealants for Installing the Solar Panels on the rooftop = N65,000 ( ![]() (9) 10mm DC (Flex) Cables and Accessories (for Solar Panels wiring and installation) = N115,000 (10) Original Distribution Board with MCBS: N35,000 x 2 = N70,000 (11) Programmable Automatic Timer and Changeover Switch for either the Fridge or the Deep Freezer = N35,000 (12) Transportation and logistics including delivery of all Materials to Site = N40,000 (13) Hiring of Scaffold to climb to the rooftop to install the Solar Panels = N20,000 (14) Installation Charges - for both the Inverter and the Solar Power System = N70,000 TOTAL = *N3,970,000* (Three Million, Nine Hundred and Seventy Thousand Naira). *Please Note:* This quotation is based on the prevailing costs of Top Quality Materials, and based on the prevailing Foreign Exchange Rates. Truvelisback: |
Re: Guys Using Solar Energy Instead Of Nepa Or Gen. by cletz991(m): 1:16pm On Feb 18 |
How much did you buy it? Success957: 1 Like |
Re: Guys Using Solar Energy Instead Of Nepa Or Gen. by matify83: 1:17pm On Feb 18 |
oloyemeji: The only plausible reason for your batteries running low by 11pm could be that you are using non energy efficient appliances which are gulping your stored energy. Have another solar installer take a look at your system again. I self educated myself on setting up my solar system by watching and reading plenty stuffs online. Having the knowledge of physics helped a great deal. 6 Likes |
Re: Guys Using Solar Energy Instead Of Nepa Or Gen. by dawno2008(m): 1:18pm On Feb 18 |
Gadafii: Absolutely nothing 😭😔😭 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 1 Like |
Re: Guys Using Solar Energy Instead Of Nepa Or Gen. by Osanoghodua1: 1:19pm On Feb 18 |
Please, what can the 5KVA carry? How long will the battery work before replacement? 2 Likes |
Re: Guys Using Solar Energy Instead Of Nepa Or Gen. by seedic: 1:19pm On Feb 18 |
Success957:Been using their s1 for two years now Light..tv.. charge phone..laptop and have a fan of its own with one solar panel and charge with light too if e dey..was 250k then No issues at all 1 Like |
Re: Guys Using Solar Energy Instead Of Nepa Or Gen. by PotatoSalad(m): 1:19pm On Feb 18 |
Went solar last August. No downtime in 6 months. It made me develop interest in smart home system. Now my house is fully automated. All DIY by me. 7.5kva inverter 10kwh LifePo4 battery. 6kw solar panels on the roof. I feel this heat that everyone's been complaining only when I'm not at home. I procrastinated for months before saying eff it and went shopping. Entire setup cost 5.6m One of my best investments so far. 17 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Guys Using Solar Energy Instead Of Nepa Or Gen. by poseidon12: 1:20pm On Feb 18 |
Gadafii: Nothing. Nigeria is dysfunctional. It urgently needs to be restructured. 4 Likes |
Re: Guys Using Solar Energy Instead Of Nepa Or Gen. by matify83: 1:22pm On Feb 18 |
Jetland: Very close to you |
Re: Guys Using Solar Energy Instead Of Nepa Or Gen. by safarifarms(m): 1:23pm On Feb 18 |
matify83:Some people can be so pessimistic. My system is smaller and working fine for me during this dry season. I am running a 1.5KVA system with 4x350W panels and 2x220aH batteries and my location (Farm) doesn't yet have electric poles. I power my freezer during the day time and night time is mostly laptop and lighting. I often use the laptop during the day too. However water is pumped with generator. I'm fine with this arrangement so far. But I know I'll need to upgrade to at least 3.5KVA with 9 to 10 panels to be able to continue enjoying it as the rainy season is approaching. 4 Likes |
Re: Guys Using Solar Energy Instead Of Nepa Or Gen. by dacool1(m): 1:24pm On Feb 18 |
oloyemeji: Whosoever paired a 3.5kva inverter to just 2 tubular batteries needs to be flogged except he has given you strict instructions not to power some appliances after dark. Even if you increase your batteries to 4, you shouldn't draw past 80amps in total and that's about 800 to 900 watts anything more than that you are stressing your batteries. Only lifepo4 batteries can handle those abuses. Just get a small lithium pack instead and upgrade gradually. 2 Likes |
Re: Guys Using Solar Energy Instead Of Nepa Or Gen. by oloyemeji: 1:25pm On Feb 18 |
matify83:I am doing maintenance next week and he will help me to check and he advice to clean the panel because of dust.Thanks 1 Like |
Re: Guys Using Solar Energy Instead Of Nepa Or Gen. by dacool1(m): 1:25pm On Feb 18 |
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Re: Guys Using Solar Energy Instead Of Nepa Or Gen. by Success957: 1:25pm On Feb 18 |
cletz991:I bought it 188k. But that was 4years ago. 1 Like |
Re: Guys Using Solar Energy Instead Of Nepa Or Gen. by Konquest: 1:26pm On Feb 18 |
matify83:That's Impressive. The challenge with solar power is just the downtimes that come when the rainy season is in full swing or at night. Some folks do have hybrid solar/wind energy off-grid systems in place to mitigate against downtimes. |
Re: Guys Using Solar Energy Instead Of Nepa Or Gen. by oloyemeji: 1:28pm On Feb 18 |
dacool1:After 3pm all heavy appliances are switch off, that is how i have been using it, but i am thinking if getting additional two batteries can boost more power, i have other two additional panels to make it 10 panels, but yet to decide if i will need two more batteries. |
Re: Guys Using Solar Energy Instead Of Nepa Or Gen. by TheGift: 1:28pm On Feb 18 |
Truvelisback: They are installing solar in my house as I type this. My aim is to reduce my use of PHCN power by at least 50% and Generator by at least 90%. I will come back and tell you my experience after two months. So far, I can say I have achieved this. EDIT: Four months on, it’s still the best power related decision , ever. 10 Likes |
Re: Guys Using Solar Energy Instead Of Nepa Or Gen. by Konquest: 1:30pm On Feb 18 |
jhubril:That's a living example of the subject matter of this thread. Off-grid (whether solar, wind, etc) is indeed the way to go in any event. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Guys Using Solar Energy Instead Of Nepa Or Gen. by BigDawsNet: 1:31pm On Feb 18 |
Greenscientist: Why is the battery not always strong? Whenever I think about the solar.. People just talk abt the battery lives? |
Re: Guys Using Solar Energy Instead Of Nepa Or Gen. by dacool1(m): 1:32pm On Feb 18 |
oloyemeji: Never mix old and new lead acid batteries. The old ones would wear the new ones out in no time. Also make sure your batteries are fully charged. It's possible the batteries do not float. Can you quickly list the appliances you use after dark and their wattage alongside the time those appliances run 8 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Guys Using Solar Energy Instead Of Nepa Or Gen. by dacool1(m): 1:32pm On Feb 18 |
BigDawsNet: Substandard/fake products and battery abuse 3 Likes |
Re: Guys Using Solar Energy Instead Of Nepa Or Gen. by Akujuriobi: 1:33pm On Feb 18 |
Forget about online audio price. 6 pcs of 320 panels@80,000 each new ones, 250k 200ah battery by 2pcs, 60amps 96, volts mppt original inverter for #160,000. 2kva inverter India make##280,000. This is the major things u need to power 6, bedroom duplex . 6 fans, rooms lighting bulbs/ lights, 4 televisions. U are good to go with this currently. This is whole price at Alaba international mkt Lagos. Dm for supply 5 Likes |
Re: Guys Using Solar Energy Instead Of Nepa Or Gen. by djoe21(m): 1:33pm On Feb 18 |
Dyfynezz12: I just did mine. If you want the contact of the person that sold to me, I can give you then you discuss with him. He will advise you on what to get based on your load. He deals wholesale as well so whatever price he will give you is likely going to be among the most affordable. 2 Likes |
Re: Guys Using Solar Energy Instead Of Nepa Or Gen. by TheGift: 1:33pm On Feb 18 |
Geovanni412: I stay in a duplex. I am installing a 3.6 kva inverter with solar which can carry two 1 hsp inverter acs, 1 inverter deep freezer, Smart TV, 20 laptops, 4-6 fans and over 20 energy saving bulbs for about 3m+ It’s not about the type or size of the house but what you want to power. 2 Likes |
Re: Guys Using Solar Energy Instead Of Nepa Or Gen. by blackjack21(m): 1:34pm On Feb 18 |
Dyfynezz12: 6 years ago 2 million naira was around 6thousand USD, now 2mill is 1,400 USD 10, million or Dey play ![]() ![]() ![]() 1 Like |
Re: Guys Using Solar Energy Instead Of Nepa Or Gen. by franchasofficia: 1:36pm On Feb 18 |
safarifarms:for 10 solar panels, it won't be more than 15,000 naira |
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